Hydrocortisone is a steroid medication that treats inflammation in the body. The drug comes in an oral form to take by mouth, and a topical form to apply to the skin.
Some kids ask to be left alone as early as 5 or 6; others enjoy having your company until they start approaching puberty, closer to 9 or 10. Bathing alone, however, can be risky because of drowning dangers, and it can take just a few seconds for even older kids to slip and drown in only a few inches of water.
Swimming can be dangerous for babies younger than 2 months. For babies younger than 2 months, their vulnerable immunity systems can be a concern when going in the pool. Also remember that babies less than one-year old should never swim in a public pool. There are two reasons for this precaution: